Volume: Rectangular Prisms

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object, measured in cubic units.

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, where opposite faces are equal.

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How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Common units for volume include cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic meters (m³), and liters.

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If a rectangular prism has a length of 4 cm, a width of 3 cm, and a height of 2 cm, what is its volume?

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24 cm³.

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a base area of 10 cm² and a height of 5 cm?

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50 cm³.

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What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 cm?

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27 cm³ (since volume = side³).

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If the volume of a rectangular prism is 60 cm³ and the base area is 15 cm², what is the height?

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4 cm (height = volume/base area).

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What is the relationship between volume and capacity?

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Volume refers to the space an object occupies, while capacity refers to the amount a container can hold.

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What is the volume of a cereal box that is 12 cm tall with a base area of 7 cm²?

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84 cm³.